Top 10 New Year Resolutions for 2015

It’s not easy to rank New Year resolutions. Why?  Because individuals are unique to their habits, experiences and desires – which are then used to inform decisions, choices and resolutions taken. Consequently, any resolution is important as it reflects an individual’s circumstances and, most importantly, the desire to change things for the better.

 Nevertheless, there are habits and conditions in life which similarly affect millions or perhaps billions of people. For instance, most people desires to have a better job or more money. As Aristotle put it, it’s the nature of desire not to be satisfied and most people just live for the gratification of it. Simply put, it’s not strange that two people, one earning $100 a month and the other earning $100,000 a month, all want a better paying job in 2015. 

Without wasting much of your time KEKneejerk will rank the top 10 resolutions based on perceived importance or impact on humanity. If any of them reflects exactly what you feel you should do for yourself then go ahead and note it down in the first pages of your 2015 diary.

1. Volunteer personal time and effort to help others
2. Quit smoking, and other drug abuse
3. Quit drinking or drink less
4. Start investing for the future
5. Spend wisely
6. Be honest and true to others
7. Play active role in controlling stress, bad feelings, and reaction to negativity
8. Lose weight
9. Start exercising regularly
10. Start eating healthy foods

By: Sheriff Mako On Friday, January 02, 2015

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Tweets that Defined the Outcome of KOT Vs. South Africa Twitter War

Kenyans on Twitter (KOT)

Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) are an emerging voice and defender of the interests of Kenya. In June 2012, CNN warned surfers to be aware of KOT, terming it “an influential and vocal group on Twitter, using common hashtag and blazing keyboards to ensure their African country is discussed fairly and with respect”.  A few months down the line, the same CNN was forced to apologize after finding itself on the wrong side of KOT.

 In a period of about six years, KOT has expanded tremendously and reaffirmed its resolve to defend Kenya against whoever and whatever – be it other countries, unfair reporting, parliamentarians, incompetent cabinet secretaries – and push for courses that are seen to be important or beneficial to Kenyans. Activists are now using KOT to spread their message and gain support.

In 2013 court mercilessly crushed helpless opponents including Tanzania, Uganda, and Nigeria reminding them to respect KOT because it rules Africa. Call it trivial or petty, but be sure KOT will never stop until an opponent is beaten properly. However, most of the tweets are usually humorous.

There is no doubt that KOT is the most dangerous Cybergang on the continent, if not the world, having beaten two worthy opponents in 2014 and 2013 – Nigeria and South Africa.

KOT vs. South Africa

The KOT vs South Africa duel on Twitter was sparked after South Africa’s Sport and Recreation Minister, Fikile Mbalula made an off-topic comment that South Africa would not be like Kenya and send athletes to the Olympics to “drown in the pool”.  Here how KOT responded. The hashtag used here was #SomeoneTellSouthAfrica.

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By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, December 29, 2014

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